Psychology Question
In preparation for this assignment, select an individual that is at least 65 years old to interview. Your interview should consist of at least 7 questions that include the following:
- What are some of the significant events in your life and when did they occur?
- What developmental stage in your life has been your favorite? Why?
- What developmental stage in your life has been the most challenging? Why?
Prepare a 1,250-1,750-word paper in which you address the following:
- Summarize the interview.
- Create a timeline of the significant life events for your interviewee and explain the importance of one’s life timeline.
- Discuss the influence of losses in late adulthood on development.
- Describe your thoughts, stereotypes and/or fears and concerns surrounding aging.
- Explain the concept that development is a process of adapting to a constant flux of influences on our lives.
For References:
Read Chapter 15 “Gains and Losses in Late Adulthood” of the text The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals.
Watch the video “An Age for Justine: Confronting Elder Abuse in America” located at: https://youtu.be/-eaJXBj87toLinks to an external site..
Watch the video “Sexuality and Aging: Sex in the Golden Years (Part 2)” located at: https://youtu.be/Yl5foN8qKR0Links to an external site..